Masid - Kulpi, South 24 Parganas

Masid is a village situated in the Kulpi subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.2 km from Paschim Gopalnagar and around 46.7 km from Alipore. Iswaripur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Masid village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Masid is 334539. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.64 hectares and falls under the 743351 pincode. Diamond Harbour is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Masid village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Masid

As per Census 2011, Masid village has a total population of 2,128 people, consisting of 1,124 males and 1,004 females. The village has 433 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 320 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,311 literate and 817 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,056 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Masid are given below:

Nearby Villages of Masid

Masid is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Masid

Masid is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Udairampur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Diamond Harbour to Masid is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Masid is about 46.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Masid

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Masid village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Masid

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Masid village are given below:

FAQs about Masid